Lemosho Route

Arrive at the airport, where you will be greeted by our agent and sent to your accommodation in Moshi. You will meet our expedition leader in the evening for a tour briefing.

Distance: 6 km, Hours: 3-4, Habitat: Rainforest, Elevation (ft): 7,800 to 9,500

The adventure begins with an hour's drive from your lodge in Moshi to Londorossi gate for registration and permit verification. Our porters will make the final preparations by checking your luggage and supplies before we begin our ascent along the forest trail to Mti Mkubwa campsite.

En route, you will enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and winding trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife that you might encounter.

Distance: 8 km, Hours: 5-6, Habitat: Rainforest, Elevation (ft): 9,500 to 11,500

The walk begins in the lush rainforest at Forest Camp and continues through a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards, changing topography and vegetation, and into the stunning alpine moorland of the Shira Plateau before descending gently down to Shira 1 camp.

Distance: 7 km, Hours: 4, Habitat: Rainforest, Elevation (ft): 11,500 to 12,800

We spend the entire day exploring the Shira plateau. It's a moderate hike east toward Kibo's glaciated top, over the plateau, and down to Shira camp 2, which is located on moorland meadows near a stream.

Distance: 10 km, Hours: 6-7 Habitat: Semi Desert, Elevation (ft): 12,800 to 13,000

The hike involves a steep ascent, followed by a steep descent into the Barranco Valley. Along the way, you'll cross several ridges and valleys. As you proceed, our path will take you to the southeast, towards the "Shark's Tooth" Lava Tower. Shortly beyond the tower, you will come to the second junction, which will take you to the Arrow Glacier, which is located at an elevation of 16,000 feet. You will ascend Kilimanjaro's southwest flank, passing beneath the Lava Tower and the final portion of the Western Breach before arriving at Barranco Camp.

Distance: 5 km, Hours: 5, Habitat: Desert, Elevation (ft): 13,000 to 13,255

This section of the climb takes you through stunning terrain that is both gorgeous and difficult. You'll pass through the famed Barranco Wall, a towering rock wall with stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. You'll also be hiking through a peculiar alpine desert, with oddly formed cactus and weird rock formations dotting the bleak terrain. The descent into Karanga Valley is steep and rocky, and overnight at Karanga camp.

Distance: 3.5km, Hours: 4-6, Habitat: Arctic, Elevation (ft): 13255 to 15,300

We continue up toward Barafu Camp and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Distance: 5km, Hours: 6-7, Ascent. Distance: 12km, Hours: 6-8, Descent. Habitat: Arctic, Elevation (ft): 15,300 to 19,341 to 10,204

It's summit day. The ultimate test of strength, endurance, and willpower. You will leave Bafaru camp at 2 a.m. and make your way to the top via the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You rise over severe scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim in a northwesterly direction. This stage is a demanding, physically, intellectually, and emotionally draining encounter that brings you to Africa's highest point.

Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!

After photos, celebrations, and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

Distance: 10 km, Hours:3- 4, Habitat: Rain Forest, Elevation (ft): 10,000 to 5,400

Following breakfast, you will continue your descent to the Mweka Park Gate to get your summit credentials. You proceed another hour from the gate to Mweka Village. A van will be waiting to transport you back to your accommodation.

Rest day / Transfer to the airport for your next destination.

• Roundtrip from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your accommodation in Moshi.

• Roundtrip from your accommodation in Moshi to the park gate.

• Two nights in Moshi, before and after the trek. Bed and breakfast (Double or Twin occupancy).

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek (Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free upon request)

• Water, coffee, tea.

• Camping/hut.

• Rescue, conservation, and taxes

• Nungunungu qualified guides, porters, chefs.

• Sleeping bag, tent (Double occupancy), mats, duffel bag, and pillow

• Camping chairs

• Portable private toilets

• Boiled water

• Emergency Oxygen

• Daily routines check for altitude sickness

• Oximeter